New Allentown race supports Hall of Fame relocation bid

As part of an effort to lure the US Bicycling Hall of Fame, Allentown, Pennsylvania, will host a pro race on September 9 through its downtown district. The inaugural event will feature a variety of categories and kids races tackling a 1 km loop as part of the Downtown Allentown Criterium.

''The primary goal here is to bring a little attention to downtown Allentown, and bring another high-quality event to downtown Allentown,'' said Joseph McDermott, vice president of the International Cycling Center and a former city spokesman to The Morning Call.

Thank you for reading 5 articles in the past 30 days*

Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read any 5 articles for free in each 30-day period, this automatically resets

After your trial you will be billed £4.99 $7.99 €5.99 per month, cancel anytime. Or sign up for one year for just £49 $79 €59

Join now for unlimited access

Try your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1